iPhone App: Apple And Monster
= 3 stars
Monster throws Apple into the air. Bounce Apple higher by drawing lines that act as trampolines.
The Good
- Retro pixely graphics, like some game platform circa 1984 that never was. Personally, a step above the doodle aesthetic.
- Simple gameplay. Swipe up, and Monster throws Apple into the sky. You then draw carefully placed lines across the screen that act like trampolines and bounce Apple ever higher. Short lines are more elastic, resulting in higher bounces. Guide Apple towards pencils before you run out of sketching power.
The Bad
- Can’t apply any gravity english to Apple by tilting the iPhone.
- Monster only appears at the start of the game. The dude looks cool; wish he was more integral to the gameplay.
- Wanted more variety after only a few go-rounds.
Conclusion
Wish Apple And Monster had more compelling gameplay to match the oddly appealing, retro graphics. Still, amusing diversion, priced appropriately at 99 cents.
iTunes App Store Link: Apple and Monster — Poppy